Appenzeller Lace is an open, lacy, decorative scarf or shawl with swoops of color and dramatic contrasts in density.

 

The pattern was inspired by a trip to Switzerland with its long history of textile production and innovation, and features a variation of “stacked” hand knitting with mini short rows.

The advantage of this variation is that the multi-stitch stacked increases are relatively easy to manage on the needles.

 

Some previous experience of stacked stitches is an advantage for this pattern. The technique might seem a bit demanding at first but it quickly becomes intuitive.

 

The project shown is scarf sized - you can make a bigger project by casting on more stitches (5 + multiple of 12). Allow more yarn!

 

Knit on 4.5mm/US7 needles with approximately 120g/500m/550yds of Schoppelwolle Crazy Zauberball in the Cinnamon Bun and Change of Scenery colorways, with small amounts of Late Autumn, Cool Botanical Garden, Warm Botanical Garden and Dark Roses. It's a good project for leftovers.

 

Finished dimensions: approximately 56ins/142cm by 13.75ins/35cm

Approximate gauge: 16 stitches and 24 rows = 4in/10cm in stocking stitch

 

This is a fully written pattern with detailed notes on the stacked increases and decreases, instructions, a splicing phototutorial and photos. There is no chart!

 

$7.00

 

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